Can coaching supervisors keep child welfare staff on the job?
NCT ID NCT07439783
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether a coaching program called COSTARS helps child welfare supervisors better support their teams, including caseworkers and peer mentors with lived recovery experience. About 200 supervisors in Ohio's START program will either receive coaching or continue usual practices. Researchers will measure staff retention, job satisfaction, and how quickly families get services.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- COSTARS coaching program for supervisors
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a way to keep child welfare staff and peer mentors in their jobs longer, helping families get services faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study testing a support program, not a medical treatment. Results may not apply to other settings or show clear benefits.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio, 43235, United States
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